Staying “Cool” When Behaviors Heat Up introduces the Tolerance Thermometer—a practical framework for understanding how emotions and behavior escalate.

In this brief mini-course, you’ll learn how everyday circumstances can raise or lower a person’s tolerance, how to recognize escalation earlier, and how to respond more calmly and effectively before everyone reaches the boiling point.

You’ll also receive downloadable tools to help you apply the framework to situations in your own family, classroom, or caregiving environment.

This mini-course is adapted from a live parent-education presentation & includes updated downloadable resources for ongoing use.

Meet Dr. Brett

Dr. Brett Patterson is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 25 years of experience helping children, parents, teachers, and organizations better understand and respond to behavior.

His work combines behavioral psychology with practical, real-world strategies designed to help people navigate difficult moments with greater clarity and confidence.

Through DrBrett.Net and the Behavior Compass Academy, Dr. Brett provides therapy, consultation, parent education, and professional training for families, schools, and organizations.

Ready to Go Deeper?

Staying “Cool” When Behaviors Heat Up introduces one practical piece of the broader Behavior Compass approach.

Parenting for Success expands that foundation into a more complete framework for understanding behavior, preventing recurring struggles, and responding with greater clarity and confidence.

Explore the full course when you’re ready to continue.